Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana is four hours behind London and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from LGW to PUJ start from 11:00 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 12:00 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to PUJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Punta Cana (and maybe even some other great parts of Dominican Republic!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LGW to PUJ flights is British Airways. Its services land without delay 73.08% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and PUJ:
V.C. Bird International Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, P16,422 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P22,508. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to PUJ.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from LGW to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are key highlights.